Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Longmorn 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10427) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Longmorn 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10427) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%50%
Age11 yr21 yr
Price£66.95£82.57
Rating5.00/5

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value75/100

Longmorn 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10427) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10427) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £83.

For beginners: Longmorn 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10427) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£66.95 vs £82.57)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Longmorn 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10427) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.57 vs £66.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Islay?

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10427) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Longmorn 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10427) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaNuttyToasted

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